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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Sandra Anzia

Sandra Anzia

Aug 7, 2022

Sandra Kay Anzia"Sandy"Of West Bend passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 7, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanne (Nee Lanners) Noster. Sandy graduated from West Bend High School and married the love of her life, Michael J. Anzia, on August 24, 1968, at Our Savior...

Ruth Schweitzer

Ruth Schweitzer

Aug 7, 2022

Ruth F. Schweitzer (Nee Rahlf)Of St. Anthony passed away at the age of 99 years, on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Ruth was born on September 1, 1922, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Tillie (Nee Frietag) and Alex Kolva. She was united in marriage to Clemens Schweitzer on April 30, 1946. They had a loving marriage for 57 years.Ruth was...

Charles Bernarde

Charles Bernarde

Aug 5, 2022

Charles "Chuck" E. Bernarde, age 77, of Hartford Wisconsin passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1945 in Milwaukee to the late Theodore and Delores (nee Schmidt) Bernarde. Chuck attended St. Nazarene Seminary for 2 years before graduating from Menomonee Falls high. On June 3rd, 1967 he married Mardell "Mardi" (nee Heppe)....

Lorraine Schodron

Lorraine Schodron

Aug 3, 2022

Lorraine Louise Schodron, 91 of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on August 3, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1930 in Slinger, Wisconsin to Harry and Wilhelmina (Werner) Obermeyer. She married Alfred "Sonny" Schodron in 1953. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, their infant daughter, Joan, brothers Melvin (the late Eva Jane Schodron) Obermeyer and Warren Obermeyer,...

James Beistle

James Beistle

Aug 2, 2022

James Beistle, 85, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on August 2, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Wisconsin. James was born on December 29, 1936, in Westbend, Wisconsin the son of John and Marie (VanBeek) Beistle. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie, five brothers, John, Rayner, Howard, Peter, and Paul, a sister, Jeanette Weinberger,...

Sonny Kearns

Sonny Kearns

Aug 1, 2022

Our precious little angel, Sonny Steven Kearns, beloved 3-month-old son of Austin and Samantha Kearns, unexpectedly went to Heaven on Monday, August 1, 2022. Sonny passed away in the arms of his favorite person on Earth, his mommy, at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee. Sonny was born on April 29, 2022 into a family of so much love. He was the...

Gerard Ginaine

Gerard Ginaine

Jul 29, 2022

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Michael Dewane

Michael Dewane

Jul 28, 2022

Michael D. Dewane "Mike" of Kewaskum, formerly of West Bend passed peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 90. He was born on June 24, 1932, in Morris, MN, the son of John P. and Margaret V. (Nee Foley) Dewane. Mike was a member of Holy Angels Catholic church in West Bend. He remained single throughout his...

Martha Bush

Martha Bush

Jul 27, 2022

Martha Jane Bush, (Née Schanbacher), age 85, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving children. She was born September 8, 1936, to George and Viola Schanbacher. She married George W. Bush on October 14, 1957. They spent most of their lives in West Bend. Martha is survived by her five children, Kimbra (Steve) Keith, George...

Brian Mcdonald

Brian Mcdonald

Jul 26, 2022

Brian William McDonald "Bigmac", 71 of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Froedtert in Wauwatosa after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was born on October 26, 1950 in North Dakota to Ralph and Donna (nee Hatton) McDonald. Brian graduated from Greendale High in 1968. Brian was a U.S. Vietnam Air Force Veteran and a proud...

Maria Barboza

Maria Barboza

Jul 24, 2022

Of West Bend passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 56 after fighting a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in Santiago Papasquiaro Dgo, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus and Isabel Salazar. Maria was raised by her grandparents Paula and Francisco Sanchez. She came to the United States at the age...

John Latz

John Latz

Jul 24, 2022

John Charles Latz of Jackson Wisconsin, age 91, passed away Sunday, July 24th, 2022. John was born in Jump River Wisconsin on September 11th, 1930 to John and Lily Latz. He was married to his partner in life Patricia Ann Wallner on September 29, 1951. John was a highly skilled self-employed contractor /carpenter. He was the proud father of nine,...

Ann Saugstad

Ann Saugstad

Jul 24, 2022

Ann Marie Saugstad (nee Incha), our angel, was born March 2, 1941, in Antigo, WI to Michael & Henrietta (Wachal) Incha. She passed peacefully on July 24, 2022, at the age of 81. Her elementary education was at Eau Claire School in the Town of Ackley & graduated from Antigo High School in 1958. She went on to receive her...

Vernon Martin

Vernon Martin

Jul 24, 2022

Vernon J Martin (Vern / VJ) of West Bend, WI was welcomed into Heaven on July 24, 2022 at 87 years old. He was born at home in West Bend to Emma and Joseph Martin, and he called the city of West Bend home his entire life. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and served stateside at...

Lee Schuldt

Lee Schuldt

Jul 23, 2022

Schuldt, Lee H. passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Mary Dhein. Loving father of Jeffrey (Sarah McDonald) Dhein-Schuldt, Jonathan Dhein-Schuldt. Dear brother of Kay Lemke, Bill (Chris) Schuldt, Julie Schuldt, June Keller, and the late Wayne (Lois) Schuldt. Dear brother-in-law of Cathy (Keith), Phil (Debbie), Vicki, John, and Jeff (Leza). Further survived...

Shirley Russell

Shirley Russell

Jul 23, 2022

Shirley M. Russell (nee Ramthun), age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Shirley was born June 18, 1939 to Arnold and Clara (nee Stern) Ramthun. She married Michael Russell, the love of her life, on October 10, 1964. They started their journey together in Milwaukee, built their first home in...

Alicia Bowe

Alicia Bowe

Jul 21, 2022

Alicia Marie Bowe, age 30, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1991 in West Bend. Her whole world was her children. Alicia had a heart of gold and always wanted to be of help to others. Alicia is survived by her daughter, Hailah Bowe and her son Sammy; her mother Lisa Bowe; siblings,...

Bernice Bindrich

Bernice Bindrich

Jul 21, 2022

Bernice V. Bindrich, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 with family by her side. Bernice was born on July 20, 1927 in the town of Farmington, WI, the daughter of Earl and Erna (Roll) Schacht. Bernice was united in marriage to Robert Bindrich on April 17, 1948, where they happily lived for 66 years on a...

Joyce Schulz

Joyce Schulz

Jul 20, 2022

Joyce S. Schulz (Née Erdman) of Allenton, WI was taken to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Eric and Etta Erdman and looked forward to seeing them again in heaven. Joyce was a graduate of Rufus King High School and married her...

Richard Bamke

Richard Bamke

Jul 17, 2022

Richard Anthony Bamke, age 55, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Froedtert in Wauwatosa. He was born on January 17, 1967, in West Bend to Harold and Florence (nee Bricko) Bamke. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed NACAR Racing and the Green Bay Packers every week. He also enjoyed yelling at the TV trying...

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